Kansas City · Childcare
North Cross Early Childhood Program
- Licensed for 48 children.
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What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 6 of its licensing inspections since May 2024.
Licensing inspections
Sep 25, 20265 citations
“An approved Notice of Parental Responsibility was not on file for five child(ren).”
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (C)
“Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 2025 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled was not submitted by January 15.”
5 CSR 25-300.050 (3)
“Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence had openings that were greater than 3 1/2 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4 inches.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (A)
“The equipment, a climber and see-saw on south playground, that is over 24 inches high, does not have sufficient impact absorbing material present as evidenced by not enough fall zone material present.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
1 more from this inspection
“Equipment in the outdoor play area, the climber, was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (G)
Mar 24, 202610 citations in 2 reports
“The facility did not meet the requirements for diapering surfaces. There was no diapering surface.”
5 CSR 25-300.060
“The walls located in rooms 151, 154, 156 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue, cabinet face removed, and laminate peeling off cabinet face.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The walls located outside room 151 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint where corner guard was removed.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The floors located hallway to youth room was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by stained.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
5 more from this inspection
“The ceilings located in room 157 was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by dusty vent in bathroom.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the facility has a capacity of more than 10 children and was not fenced.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (A)
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of black ground covering exposed, creating a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
“The equipment, a climber and tunnel, that is over 24 inches high, does not have sufficient impact absorbing material present as evidenced by wood chips not under fall zone areas.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
A second state report dated the same day: 1 citation
“The walls located in rooms 151, 154, 156 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue, cabinet face removed, and laminate peeling off cabinet face.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
Jul 1, 202514 citations
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for R.R. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for R.R. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“The facility did not meet the requirements for diapering surfaces. There was no diapering surface.”
5 CSR 25-300.060
“The equipment, a climber and tunnel, that is over 24 inches high, does not have sufficient impact absorbing material present as evidenced by wood chips not under fall zone areas.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
10 more from this inspection
“The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of black ground covering exposed, creating a tripping hazard.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C)
“Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the facility has a capacity of more than 10 children and was not fenced.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (A)
“The ceilings located in Pre-K bathroom was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by dusty vents.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The walls located in rooms 151, 154, 156 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue, cabinet face removed, and laminate peeling off cabinet face.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The walls located outside room 151 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint where corner guard was removed.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The floors located hallway to youth room was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by stained.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The ceilings located in room 157 was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by dusty vent in bathroom.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: super glue, adult scissors, tacks. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked drawer.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (C)
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
May 7, 20255 citations
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for R.R. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for R.R. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.”
5 CSR 25-300.050
“The ceilings located in Pre-K bathroom was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by dusty vents.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.”
5 CSR 25-300.110 (C)
1 more from this inspection
“Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.”
Jul 2, 20245 citations
“The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet was not convenient for children's use.”
5 CSR 25-300.080 (2) (B)
“The ceilings located in Ducks #2 and Youth room was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by dusty vent in bathroom and stained ceiling.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The floors located in Ducks, Dolphins and hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by carpeting taken up due to flood and paint chipping on stairs, broken floor tile.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The ceilings located in Ducks and Dolphins was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing tiles.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
1 more from this inspection
“The equipment, a see-saw, that is over 24 inches high, does not have sufficient impact absorbing material present as evidenced by fall-zone material needs to be spread underneath.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
May 2, 20247 citations
“The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet was not convenient for children's use.”
5 CSR 25-300.080 (2) (B)
“Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach spray, Zep cleaner, Good & Clean disinfectant wipes, Clear Skin. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked cabinet.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“The ceilings located in Ducks and Dolphins was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing tiles.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by missing outlet covers.”
5 CSR 25-300.090
3 more from this inspection
“The equipment, a see-saw, that is over 24 inches high, does not have sufficient impact absorbing material present as evidenced by fall-zone material needs to be spread underneath.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D)
“The ceilings located in Ducks #2 and Youth room was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by dusty vent in bathroom and stained ceiling.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
“The floors located in Ducks, Dolphins and hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by carpeting taken up due to flood and paint chipping on stairs, broken floor tile.”
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F)
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Missouri DESE Office of Childhood
- Last visit
- September 25, 2026
- On file
- 6 visits since May 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Fixed?
- The latest correction deadline was September 21, 2026. Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish whether it was made.
- Most serious
- Missouri DESE Office of Childhood does not publish a severity level for a citation, so there is no most-serious to name.
Missouri DESE marks every rule section of an inspection Compliance, Violation or Not Observed, and for each violation publishes the inspector’s observation, the rule quoted in full, the correction required and a deadline. A complaint investigation is published where the state substantiated a rule violation, with its disposition.
Sep 2026 Compliance verification visit 5 findings
Compliance verification visit · September 25, 2026
5 CSR 25-300.020 (6) (C) · Application for Annual Fire Safety and Health and Sanitation Inspections and Inspection Procedures · Correction due September 21, 2026
An approved Notice of Parental Responsibility was not on file for five child(ren).
Required correction: The Notice of Parental Responsibility shall be provided to the parent or guardian upon enrollment, on file, and signed by the parent or guardian as required.
5 CSR 25-300.050 (3) · Health Requirements · Correction due September 21, 2026
Requirements for immunization reports on file were not met as evidenced by 2025 annual summary report showing immunization status of each child enrolled was not submitted by January 15.
Required correction: Child immunization requirements shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (A) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due September 21, 2026
Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence had openings that were greater than 3 1/2 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured 4 inches.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be on or adjoining the property and fenced as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due September 21, 2026
The equipment, a climber and see-saw on south playground, that is over 24 inches high, does not have sufficient impact absorbing material present as evidenced by not enough fall zone material present.
Required correction: Impact absorbent materials shall be in the fall zone for any equipment over 24 inches high.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (G) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due September 21, 2026
Equipment in the outdoor play area, the climber, was not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint.
Required correction: Play equipment shall be well maintained, safely constructed, free of sharp, loose or pointed parts; stationary equipment shall be anchored.
Mar 2026 Compliance verification visit 9 findings
Compliance verification visit · March 24, 2026
5 CSR 25-300.060 · Responsibilities of Caregivers 1 (F) 2 · Correction due July 29, 2025
The facility did not meet the requirements for diapering surfaces. There was no diapering surface.
Required correction: The facility shall provide diapering surfaces as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The walls located in rooms 151, 154, 156 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue, cabinet face removed, and laminate peeling off cabinet face.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due July 29, 2025
The walls located outside room 151 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint where corner guard was removed.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due July 29, 2025
The floors located hallway to youth room was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by stained.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due July 15, 2025
The ceilings located in room 157 was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by dusty vent in bathroom.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (A) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due July 15, 2025
Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the facility has a capacity of more than 10 children and was not fenced.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be on or adjoining the property and fenced as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due July 15, 2025
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of black ground covering exposed, creating a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due July 15, 2025
The equipment, a climber and tunnel, that is over 24 inches high, does not have sufficient impact absorbing material present as evidenced by wood chips not under fall zone areas.
Required correction: Impact absorbent materials shall be in the fall zone for any equipment over 24 inches high.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1. · Correction due March 23, 2026
Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
Mar 2026 Compliance verification visit 1 finding
Compliance verification visit · March 24, 2026
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due July 29, 2025
The walls located in rooms 151, 154, 156 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue, cabinet face removed, and laminate peeling off cabinet face.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
Jul 2025 Reinspection visit 14 findings
Reinspection visit · July 1, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) . · Correction due June 12, 2025
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for R.R. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) . · Correction due June 16, 2025
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for R.R. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.060 · Responsibilities of Caregivers 1 (F) 2
The facility did not meet the requirements for diapering surfaces. There was no diapering surface.
Required correction: The facility shall provide diapering surfaces as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4
The equipment, a climber and tunnel, that is over 24 inches high, does not have sufficient impact absorbing material present as evidenced by wood chips not under fall zone areas.
Required correction: Impact absorbent materials shall be in the fall zone for any equipment over 24 inches high.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (C) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of black ground covering exposed, creating a tripping hazard.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be clean, safe and well-maintained as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (A) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4
Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the facility has a capacity of more than 10 children and was not fenced.
Required correction: The outdoor play area shall be on or adjoining the property and fenced as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due June 4, 2025
The ceilings located in Pre-K bathroom was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by dusty vents.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The walls located in rooms 151, 154, 156 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by sticky residue, cabinet face removed, and laminate peeling off cabinet face.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The walls located outside room 151 was/were not in good condition as evidenced by chipping paint where corner guard was removed.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The floors located hallway to youth room was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by stained.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The ceilings located in room 157 was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by dusty vent in bathroom.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due July 1, 2025
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: super glue, adult scissors, tacks. The item(s) was/were located in an unlocked drawer.
Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (C) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2 · Correction due June 4, 2025
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.
Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
May 2025 Annual visit 5 findings
Annual visit · May 7, 2025
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) .
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for R.R. as evidenced by a medical examination was not on file within 30 days of an individual beginning to work with children.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.050 · Health Requirements (1) (D) .
Medical examination reports, including TB testing, were not on file for R.R. as evidenced by a cleared TB report was not on file for caregivers within 30 days of working in the facility.
Required correction: Medical/TB reports shall be on file as required.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The ceilings located in Pre-K bathroom was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by dusty vents.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.110 (C) · Admission Procedures and Required Reports and Records 2
The facility did not meet requirements for child enrollment and health information on file as evidenced by 1 child files did not have the name, address and telephone number of another individual (friend or relative) who might be reached in an emergency.
Required correction: An individual file with required information for each child shall be maintained.
RSMo 252. Fire, safety, health and sanitation inspections, procedures - variances to rules granted when - rules authorized. 1.
Requirements for fire safety inspection were not met as evidenced by the inspection has not been conducted.
Required correction: An approved sanitation and fire/safety inspection shall be kept on file and be available as required.
Jul 2024 Compliance verification visit 5 findings
Compliance verification visit · July 2, 2024
5 CSR 25-300.080 (2) (B) · Sanitation Requirements · Correction due June 26, 2024
The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet was not convenient for children's use.
Required correction: Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due June 26, 2024
The ceilings located in Ducks #2 and Youth room was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by dusty vent in bathroom and stained ceiling.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due June 27, 2024
The floors located in Ducks, Dolphins and hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by carpeting taken up due to flood and paint chipping on stairs, broken floor tile.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due June 7, 2024
The ceilings located in Ducks and Dolphins was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing tiles.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 · Correction due July 2, 2024
The equipment, a see-saw, that is over 24 inches high, does not have sufficient impact absorbing material present as evidenced by fall-zone material needs to be spread underneath.
Required correction: Impact absorbent materials shall be in the fall zone for any equipment over 24 inches high.
May 2024 Annual visit 7 findings
Annual visit · May 2, 2024
5 CSR 25-300.080 (2) (B) · Sanitation Requirements
The requirements for toilet and handwashing facilities were not met as evidenced by the toilet was not convenient for children's use.
Required correction: Bathroom fixtures shall be functional and convenient.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due May 2, 2024
Hazardous items as follows were accessible to children: bleach spray, Zep cleaner, Good & Clean disinfectant wipes, Clear Skin. The item(s) was/were located in unlocked cabinet.
Required correction: Hazardous material(s) shall be inaccessible to children and stored to prevent cross-contamination of food and food-related items.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The ceilings located in Ducks and Dolphins was/were not in good condition as evidenced by missing tiles.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1 · Correction due May 2, 2024
The premises were not safe and suitable as evidenced by missing outlet covers.
Required correction: The premises shall be safe and suitable for the care of children.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (D) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4
The equipment, a see-saw, that is over 24 inches high, does not have sufficient impact absorbing material present as evidenced by fall-zone material needs to be spread underneath.
Required correction: Impact absorbent materials shall be in the fall zone for any equipment over 24 inches high.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The ceilings located in Ducks #2 and Youth room was/were not easily cleanable as evidenced by dusty vent in bathroom and stained ceiling.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
5 CSR 25-300.090 (F) · Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 1
The floors located in Ducks, Dolphins and hallway was/were not in good condition as evidenced by carpeting taken up due to flood and paint chipping on stairs, broken floor tile.
Required correction: Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be made of approved materials, easily cleaned and in good condition.
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Details
- Address
- 1321 NE Vivion Rd
- License
- 000832380, active
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Details
- Phone, Address, License healthapps.dhss.mo.gov/…/Facility.aspx